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Episode 11: Cut It Out! Scissor Skills For Early Learning

by Julia Eggles | May 15, 2016 | Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Podcasts

In this week’s podcast I am taking a look at scissor skills. They are one of the fine motor skills considered to be important for school readiness. Yet often, although children are supposed to have been playing with child friendly scissors since the age of 2...

Episode 8: Which Hand? Developing Dominance For School Readiness

by Julia Eggles | Apr 23, 2016 | Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Podcasts

In this week’s podcast, I sit down with fellow Occupational Therapist, Marga Grey, author and developer of “Co-ordikids”. Together we explore the importance of establishing a consistent hand preference or dominance for learning. So what’s the...

Episode 1 – Introduction To Learning Made Easier

by Julia Eggles | Mar 4, 2016 | General, Podcasts

If you are a parent or teacher looking for ways to help a child or children facing learning challenges at home or school, then you are in the right place! In our inaugural weekly podcast, Occupational Therapist Julia Eggles introduces the series. Each episode will...